How long does it take from Clark/Lake to Cermak–McCormick Place by metro?

The journey from Clark/Lake to Cermak–McCormick Place takes approximately 23 minutes by Chicago "L", covering 11.63 km across 4 stops.

What is the metro fare from Clark/Lake to Cermak–McCormick Place?

The token fare from Clark/Lake to Cermak–McCormick Place is ₹2.5. With a smart card the fare is ₹2.5 (save ₹0). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹2.5.

Which platform at Clark/Lake for Cermak–McCormick Place?

At Clark/Lake, board from Platform 5 (underground station). The train runs Towards Harlem/Lake. Look for the electronic board showing "Harlem/Lake".

What is the last train from Clark/Lake to Cermak–McCormick Place?

The last train from Clark/Lake towards Harlem/Lake departs at 01:00 on weekdays. The last train from Cermak–McCormick Place back towards Clark/Lake departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Clark/Lake to Cermak–McCormick Place?

There are 4 stops between Clark/Lake and Cermak–McCormick Place on the Green Line. The stations are: Clark/Lake, State/Lake, Adams/Wabash, Roosevelt, Cermak–McCormick Place.

Clark/Lake To Cermak–McCormick Place

ShortestShortest Route

Clark/Lake

blue interchangebrown interchangeorange interchange

Platform 5·underground·Green LineTowards Harlem/Lake

First train: 04:00Last train: 01:00Doors open: right

State/Lake

brown interchangeorange interchange

+5.79 min

5.79 min · 2.91 km

Adams/Wabash

+11.56 min

5.77 min · 2.9 km

Roosevelt

red interchangeorange interchange

+17.35 min

5.79 min · 2.91 km

Cermak–McCormick Place

Arrive Platform 1·underground11.63 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

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FromTo

Journey at a glance

23 min

Total time

stops

11.63 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Clark/Lake	04:00	01:00	Towards Harlem/Lake
Cermak–McCormick Place	05:00	23:00	Towards Clark/Lake

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Fares & smart card

Token fare

₹2.5

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹2.5

Save ₹0 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹2.5

Save ₹0 per ride

Use your Chicago "L" smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

1.57 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.72 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~47 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.5

Bike

₹80

Auto

₹170

Cab

₹306

Estimates for 11.63 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Harlem/LakeAshland/63rd

Green Line

Departure station

Clark/Lake

underground

Clark/Lake, Chicago, United States

Weekdays: 04:00 – 01:00(Sundays from 04:00)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Clark/Lake exit 1· The Loop♿

Clark/Lake exit 2· The Loop♿

Clark/Lake exit 3· The Loop♿

Clark/Lake exit 4· The Loop♿

Buy a ticket or top up a transit card; keep it until you exit.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access

Arrival station

Cermak–McCormick Place

underground

Cermak–McCormick Place, Chicago, United States

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines